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Third baseman Jorge Jimenez became the player to be named later in the Matt Lindstrom trade when Houston picked him on behalf of the Marlins in the Rule 5 Draft. Originally from Puerto Rico, Jimenez hit .298 with 13 home runs and 87 RBIs for the Portland Sea Dogs (Red Sox). The Marlins will likely …

Dethroned closer Matt Lindstrom is heading to the Houston Astros (literally, he is on his way to Houston for a physical). Will update once we hear who the Marlins got in return. Update: Peter Gammons is reporting that the Marlins received two minor leaguers and a player to be named later. Update 2: Minor leaguers …

Matt Lindstrom was activated of the DL and will join the Fish along with newly acquired Nick Johnson. To make room, Brett Carroll was sent down along with Gaby Sanchez. Tough luck for Carroll who showed some spark lately and has been a strong defensive presence late in games.

The 2008 Florida Marlins roster is now set. Our starting rotation is Mark Hendrickson, Rick VandenHurk, Andrew Miller, and Scott Olsen with Ricky Nolasco likely taking in the fifth slot when it comes up. Update: Sorry, it’s not completely final. We need confirmation that Jason Wood is also on the team. Update 2: If Jeremy …

The New York Mets continue stacking their team with former Marlins and this time they have Mr. Marlin himself Jeff Conine. The Mets picked him up from the Reds in exchange for a couple of minor leaguers. I laugh when I hear that because I think of all the great minor league talent we’ve picked …